Georgian Basketball

Sokhumi Tbilisi (Superleague) inked 28-year old Maltese ex-international shooting guard Darryl Jackson (189-82kg-85, college: Warner Pacific, agency: Interperformances). It is actually his comeback to Tbilisi as he played here before. Jackson played most recently at MHP RIESEN Ludwigsburg in German BBL league. In 34 games he averaged 9.4ppg, 1.6rpg and 1.4apg last season. Part of previous (2011-12) season he spent at Sokhumi. In 5 games he had 13.2ppg, 2.6rpg and 3.4apg that season. Jackson also played at Etha in Cypriot league that season. In 5 EuroChallenge games he had 11.4ppg, 3.0rpg and 1.2spg. He also played 2 games in Eurocup where he had 6.0ppg and 1.5apg. The previous (10-11) season Jackson played at Steaua (Liga I) in Romanian league. In 37 games he had 12.6ppg, 2.5rpg and 2.0apg. He helped them to make it to the cup final and to the league semifinals. Jackson also played 8 games in EuroChallenge where he had 7.1ppg, 1.6rpg and 1.4apg.

C.B. Torrons Vicens L'Hospitalet (LEB Silver) landed 23-year old Georgian center Shota Gelazonia (205-94) from Xuven Cambados. In 34 LEB Silver games in Spain he averaged 9.8ppg and 4.9rpg last season. The previous (15-16) season Gelazonia played at Blancos de Rueda where in 16 LEB Silver games he had 11.4ppg and 7.3rpg. He represented Georgia at the European Championships U20 in Tallinn (Estonia) four years ago. His stats at that event were 9 games: 6.0ppg, 6.0rpg, FGP: 51.0%, FT: 80.0%.... [read more]

C.B. Torrons Vicens L'Hospitalet (LEB Silver) landed 23-year old Georgian center Shota Gelazonia (205-94) from Xuven Cambados. In 34 LEB Silver games in Spain he averaged 9.8ppg and 4.9rpg last season. The previous (15-16) season Gelazonia played at Blancos de Rueda where in 16 LEB Silver games he had 11.4ppg and 7.3rpg.He represented Georgia at the European Championships U20 in Tallinn (Estonia) four years ago. His stats at that event were 9 games: 6.0ppg, 6.0rpg, FGP: 51.0%, FT: 80.0%.Gelazonia has played previously professionally also in Georgia (Dinamo Tbilisi and MIA) and Spain (Zamorano and Innova Chef).

Georgia - Czech Republic 87-76 Georgia rout Czech Republic 87-76 in Tbilisi in their preparation for Eurobasket 2017. Both teams scored 20 points in the first period, while the hosts posted a 25-18 rally in the second frame to take a 45-38 halftime advantage. Moreover the home side added a 24-21 rally in the third frame to increase the lead to 10 points with 10 minutes to go. Georgia closed the game with a final 18-17 run to seal the victory. Tornike Shengelia (206-PF-91) stepped up wit... [read more]

Georgia - Czech Republic 87-76

Georgia rout Czech Republic 87-76 in Tbilisi in their preparation for Eurobasket 2017. Both teams scored 20 points in the first period, while the hosts posted a 25-18 rally in the second frame to take a 45-38 halftime advantage. Moreover the home side added a 24-21 rally in the third frame to increase the lead to 10 points with 10 minutes to go. Georgia closed the game with a final 18-17 run to seal the victory. Tornike Shengelia (206-PF-91) stepped up with 22 points for Georgia, while Giorgi Tsintsadze (192-PG-86) and Zaza Pachulia (211-C-84) scored 14 each. The latter also added 11 rebounds and 8 assists. Martin Peterka (205-C-95) replied with 19 points for the guests and Jaromir Bohacik (197-F/G-92, agency: Octagon Europe) scored 15.

Mgzavrebi-Armia Tbilisi (Superleague) tabbed 25-year old American guard Jacolby Mobley (183-73kg-92). He just graduated from Tenn-Martin (NCAA). In 28 games he averaged impressive 19.6ppg, 2.9rpg, 2.1apg and 1.0spg last season. Mobley helped them to win the regular season and make it to the OVC Tournament final. He can count that season as a very successful as was selected to All-OVC 1st Team. As mentioned above he is just out of the college and it will be his first season in pro basketba... [read more]

Mgzavrebi-Armia Tbilisi (Superleague) tabbed 25-year old American guard Jacolby Mobley (183-73kg-92). He just graduated from Tenn-Martin (NCAA). In 28 games he averaged impressive 19.6ppg, 2.9rpg, 2.1apg and 1.0spg last season. Mobley helped them to win the regular season and make it to the OVC Tournament final. He can count that season as a very successful as was selected to All-OVC 1st Team.As mentioned above he is just out of the college and it will be his first season in pro basketball.

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